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...and this starts with our fantastic career zone team and resources. We offer regular employer contact and information, advice and guidance for all students from year 7 to 13. Highlights in the careers education calendar include the annual careers fair, year 10 work experience and the year 11 mock interviews. Support is offered throughout the year on Wow Wednesday and our CCA Edge tutorial programme that covers a diverse range of topics to ensure our students are equipped with the tools they need to plan for the future they want. Students also receive comprehensive IAG at key transition points, including the key stage 3 options, post-16 pathways selection process and post-18 planning, including information about both apprenticeship and university pathways. In addition to this, all students in key stage 3 and 4 have access to the Kudos software to research their careers interesting and post-16 opportunities. At key stage 5, we use a variety of online tools to enable students to search for the latest local and national apprenticeship vacancies, as well as searching for the best university courses matched to the student's interests and aspirations.
We believe work experience is a vital part of preparing young people for the real world of careers and employment in the future.
We offer all students in year 10 a one-week work experience placement during the summer term. We encourage students to seek their own work experience. If they are struggling, our Careers Zone can provide assistance through suggestions from their database.
University is the post-18 destination of choice for many students, however, with an increasing amount of courses available and a rigorous application process thorough preparation and support is more important than ever.
We ensure students are well-equipped for the process by providing:
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Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
As an apprentice you will:
Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels, from GCSE right up to Degree level.
Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.
Degree apprenticeships are a type of programme offered by some universities since September 2015.
These programmes are being developed in partnerships between employers, universities, and professional bodies. They provide students with the opportunity to achieve a bachelor's or master's degree as a part of their apprenticeship.
Degree apprenticeships combine working with studying part-time at a university. Apprentices are employed throughout the programme, and spend part of their time at university and the rest with their employer. This can be on a day-to-day basis or in blocks of time, depending on the programme and requirements of the employer.
Amazing Apprenticeships - A one-stop shop for all the imformation you need about apprenticeships.
Find an apprenticeship - Search the find an apprenticeship service for apprenticeships in England.
Get in, go far - More information for students, parents and teacher.
Degree apprenticeships - Find out more about degree apprenticeships and the industries they are offered in from UCAS.
All About School Leavers - The top five tips for a new apprentice
The Apprenticeship Standards - The standards show what an apprentice will be doing and the skills required of them.
Essex Employment and Skills Board - Keep up with current and future skills trends across Essex
Get my first job - Help, support and opportunities for young people finding their first job
National Careers Service - Career guidance website and help line
Not Going To Uni - Jobs, training and college options for those that may not go to university
Vinspired - Connects 14- 25 year olds with volunteering opportunities in England
Job Centre Plus - The job search website for the Job Centre Plus
We have a variety of different ways for employers to get involved with our careers programme:
Work Experience: For our year 10 students in May.
Work-Related Learning: For our year 12 and 13 students. Take a student on for the whole academic year 1 or 2 days a week, alongside their Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Business, Health, Childcare, Sport, and Media.
Mock-interviews: For our year 11 students. Takes place in December.
Careers Fair: For all students in years 8 - 13. Takes place in March every year and regularly attracts over 40 local and national employers and education providers.
Please email us at contactus@clactoncoastalacademy.org if you want to get involved.
Lift Clacton
Pathfields Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 3JL
